Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 201.14 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Rwanda, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Rwanda is 201.14 millions, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Rwanda peaked at 290.96 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 27.42 millions, in 1978.
Rwanda ranks 102nd of 148 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 27.42 millions | — |
| 1979 | 31.19 millions | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 39.24 millions | +25.8% |
| 1981 | 78.61 millions | +100.4% |
| 1987 | 59.52 millions | -24.3% |
| 1988 | 59.2 millions | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 67.98 millions | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 46.33 millions | -31.8% |
| 2005 | 64.34 millions | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 89.52 millions | +39.1% |
| 2008 | 86.18 millions | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 98.13 millions | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 86.42 millions | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 107.11 millions | +23.9% |
| 2013 | 103.68 millions | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 96.17 millions | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 104.47 millions | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 84.96 millions | -18.7% |
| 2021 | 290.96 millions | +242.4% |
| 2023 | 204.86 millions | -29.6% |
| 2024 | 201.14 millions | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.31 millions | 27.42 millions | 31.19 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 60.91 millions | 39.24 millions | 78.61 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 71.59 millions | 46.33 millions | 89.52 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 97.28 millions | 84.96 millions | 107.11 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 232.32 millions | 201.14 millions | 290.96 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 68,326 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 149.57 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 149.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Rwanda was 201.14 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 290.96 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.42 millions in 1978.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Rwanda ranks 102nd out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release